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From Saturday To Sunday [Sunday]

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800 - John Acquaviva - From Saturday To Sunday Vol.1 - Sunday Mix (2000)

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Big shout out to Zip10010 for the recommendation here, absolutely banging cd. Immediately rising to one of our all time favourites! If you have any other recommendations drop us an inbox and share the classic discs.

082 - Laurent Garnier - Excess Luggage '10 Years at The Rex Club' (2003)

 	The John Acquaviva Mix: 	
Sysex - At First Light 	
Orson Karte -	Metamorphosis 	
Erik Van Den Broek - Ursa Major 7 	
Math-U-Matix - Blue 	
Scanner - Mass Observation 	
L.S.G. - Fragile (Ice Age Remix) 	
Speedy J - Pepper (Remix) 	
Nicole - A Small Entrance To A Large Spectrum 	
Megalon - Darkness 	
Cal-Q-Lator -	Dr Bradford 	
Laurent Garnier - Astral Dreams (Speakers Mix) 	
K. Hand - Flashback 	
House Proud People - Trantastic Pt II 	
Secret Cinema - Timeless Altitude (Mix 2) 	
Hardfloor - Roarrh	

 	The Richie Hawtin Mix: 	
The Acid Didj - The Acid Didj Three 	
Speedy J - Evolution 	
Lemon 8 - Model 8 	
Barada - Glue 	
Peelo - Neema 	
LFO vs. FUSE - Loop 	
Plastikman - Spastik 	
Plastikman - Spaz 	
Teste - The Wipe

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X-Mix 3 contains a selection of the finest audio signals transmitted by the leading electronic labels on this planet.
It is a remixed extended version of the original X-Mix 3 video score and includes 7 new tracks.
Richie Hawtin & John Acquaviva, legendary techno pioneers of Plus 8 and Plastikman/Cybersonic fame, selected and collaged this comprehensive document of new music.
Take a guided tour through the realms of mindwarp beats and tronik tunes with two of the most respected experts in the field.


X-Mix 3 Richie Hawtin & John Acquaviva  - Enter: Digital Reality!  1994

Tracklist:
  
1.   Vangelis - Sebastian's Apt // East West
2.   Dajae - Day By Day // Cajual
3.   Joe Louis - Funky Disco // Relief
4.   Kosmic Messenger - Eye to Eye // Plink Plonk
5.   Heaven & Earth - Prescription Every Night // Prescription Underground
6.   Gemini - Crossing Mars // Planet E
7.   Designer Music - Good Girls // Planet E
8.   Capricorn - I Need Love // Limited Ed.
9.   Claude Young - Changing Factors // Fictional
10. St. Germain - Percussion // F Communications
11. Martin Circus - Disco Circus // Prelude
12. Trax 4 Daze - Instant Replay // Can. Definitive
13. Circulation - Emotion Unknown // Balance
14. Hard Boiled - Cloud Nine // Pacific
15. Paperclip People - Clear & Present // Open
16. Random Generator - Zone Pagine // Black Hands
17. Green Velvet - Bonus Track // Relief
18. Tan-Ru - Changeling // Trelik
19. Sneak - Bangin' It // Defiant
20. Liquid Liquid - Optimo // 99
21. Joe Louis - Housebeat '95 // Relief
22. Farley Jackmaster Funk - Clap'n The Pella // Trax
23. Innerzone Orchestra - Bug In The Bass Bin // Planet E
24. Walter Carlos - Theme Music To Clockwork Orange // white label
25. 69 - Puntang // Planet E

Carl Craig - BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix (1995-10-01)

5 hours of Justin Robertson recorded live in Room Three on Friday 6th February 2015.

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Justin Robertson - Recorded Live 06/02/2015

AIR - Essential Mix - 1998.03.15

A. Kat Race
B. Alarms Cyclone

Overview
Jeff Mills’ “The Bells” is one of the most iconic tracks in techno history, often called the genre’s anthem. Known for its hypnotic bell melody, driving kick, and euphoric build, it became a staple in DJ sets worldwide. The track was first played live by Mills in 1995 (e.g., at Liquid Room in Tokyo), but it wasn’t officially released until 1997 as part of the Kat Moda EP on his Purpose Maker label. This EP is the original record pressing you’re asking about—no standalone “The Bells” single exists from that era. It has since been repressed multiple times due to massive demand (over 500,000 copies sold across versions).


Original Pressing Details
* Release Year: 1997 (though the track dates to 1995 performances and test pressings)
* Format: 12” vinyl EP, 33 ⅓ RPM
* Label: Purpose Maker
* Catalog Number: PM-002
* Country: US
* Pressing Notes: First pressing on standard black vinyl. Matrix runouts indicate a repress or variant: A side - PM 002-A (RE I) NSC; B side - PM 002-B (RE I) NSC (etched, with NSC circled). The mastering has been criticized as “shit” by some collectors for its raw, unpolished sound—typical of ’90s techno but quieter than modern represses, often requiring gain boosts in DJ sets. Sold out quickly at shops like Cisco in Tokyo upon release.

Tracklist
Side	Track	Duration
A1	The Bells	4:46
A2	Kat Race	4:22
B1	Alarms (aka “Masterplan” in later compilations)	5:32
B2	Cyclone	4:48


* 	•	Production Credits: Written, produced, and edited by Jeff Mills. Published by Millsart/BMG-Ariola.
* Why Buried on an EP? Mills reportedly avoided hype-sticker promotion to let the track’s organic popularity (from crowd reactions) drive sales. Purpose Maker was for floor-focused material, contrasting his experimental Axis label.

How to Identify an Original Pressing
* Visual Cues: Gold-on-black label design. No “10th Anniversary” or remix mentions. Check for wear from heavy club play—originals often show it.
* Sound Cues: Raw, dynamic mix with prominent kick and bells; lower loudness (not -5 LUFS like some digital remasters). Test pressings exist but are rare and unnumbered.
* Value (as of Oct 2025): $20–$50 USD for VG+ condition on Discogs/Reverb; mint originals can hit $100+ due to collector demand. Recent sales: Median $30–$40.

Later Versions and Represses
The track exploded in popularity, leading to reissues. Key ones:
* 1999 Repress: Same EP format (PM-002), minor matrix tweaks. Often mistaken for original.
* 2006 (10th Anniversary): Standalone 12” on Purpose Maker (PM-020). Includes reworked B-sides (“Gift of the Hills,” “Circus”). Louder mastering; promo versions exist. ~$15–$30.
* 2006 DVD Edition: Axis (AXDV-002). Enhanced with visuals from 1997–98 footage; limited audio/video hybrid.
* 2019 Remaster: On Sight, Sound & Space compilation (Axis). Cleaner, higher fidelity; first vinyl appearance of orchestral “Blue Potential” version.
* 2025 Remaster: Digital-only (e.g., SoundCloud edits); no new vinyl confirmed.

If you’re hunting for an original, check Discogs for verified sellers—avoid fakes by matching matrix numbers. For audio, stream the 1997 version on Beatport or Spotify. Got a specific copy or need value check? Share details! 🔔

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Dave Clarke - Gonk (Remix by Brøther)

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Mixmag Live, Vol. 20u

269 - Richie Hawtin ‎– Mixmag Live! Volume 20 (1995)

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Escape from Brooklyn

535 - Frankie Bones - Escape From Brooklyn (1997)

Laurent Garnier - Essential Mix 1994-06-25

Hey, Gareth here, I'm a graphic designer who start designing for clubs, parties, and labels in the late 90s. Back then, mix CDs were the holy grail of both design and music. I loved them.

But I wasn't the only one, mix cds were the soundtracks of our nights, our days, our afterparties and lives, for everyone. Yet in today's internet age, the art form has been lost (or just changed) to 2-3 hour online mixes and streaming videos, which just don't create the same magic your CD collection did. Just 60 minutes of music and incredible artwork.

The Classic Mix CD Series celebrates these discs, their soundtrack, their box art and your memories. We hope you enjoy it.

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About Gareth:
Digital creative type, gamer, music lover and occasional DJ. Currently living between Dubai & Seoul after setting sail from Sunderland in 2010. As a young designer, club and music culture was the driving force for his work, producing artwork for local club nights and record labels in the North East of England. In particular, DJ mix cds and their packaging were always his 'holy grail of design', especially those from Renaissance, Global Underground and Good Looking Records. It's a pleasure to share these discs back with people and they still influence our tastes to this day. 

For any CD recommendations, bookings, mixes or feedback you can catch me as @asapgareth on Instagram. Or you can check our my design work at www.acid.works